Contents
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in December
- Average pressure in December
- Average wind speed in December
- Average humidity in December
- Average rainfall in December
- Average rainfall days in December
- Average snowfall in December
- Average snowfall days in December
- Average daylight in December
- Average sunshine in December
- Average sunshine days in December
- Average UV index in December
- Average cloud cover in December
- Average visibility in December
Weather in December
Temperature
Orleans's December weather shows a moderate shift in high-temperatures, falling from November's chilly 44.2°F (6.8°C) to a cold 33.1°F (0.6°C). Orleans reports an average low-temperature of 24.8°F (-4°C) during the subtly cooler December nights.Humidity
In Orleans, the average relative humidity in December is 85%.Rainfall
In Orleans, Michigan, during December, the rain falls for 7.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 122.5 rainfall days, and 13.19" (335mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
Months with snowfall are January through April, October through December. In December, in Orleans, it is snowing for 13.7 days. Throughout December, 2.32" (59mm) of snow is accumulated. In Orleans, Michigan, during the entire year, snow falls for 59.6 days and aggregates up to 10.51" (267mm) of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Orleans, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:52 am and sunset at 5:06 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 8:11 am and sunset at 5:15 pm EST.
Sunshine
In December, the average sunshine in Orleans is 3h.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 1 during December translates into the following directions:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Orleans in December?
What is the average humidity in December in Orleans?
How much does it rain in Orleans in December?
How many days does it snow in December in Orleans?
What is the month with the shortest days in Orleans?
How many hours of daylight does Orleans have in December?
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Orleans?
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Average temperature in December
Orleans, MI
- Average high temperature in December: 33.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).
- Average low temperature in December: 24.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°F).
Average pressure in December
Orleans, MI
- Average pressure in December: 30.06"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in December
Orleans, MI
- Average wind speed in December: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.6mph).
Average humidity in December
Orleans, MI
- Average humidity in December: 85%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).
Average rainfall in December
Orleans, MI
- Average rainfall in December: 0.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").
Average rainfall days in December
Orleans, MI
- Average rainfall days in December: 7.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in December
Orleans, MI
- Average snowfall in December: 2.32"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in December
Orleans, MI
- Average snowfall days in December: 13.7 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Orleans, MI
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 3h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in December
Orleans, MI
- Average sunshine days in December: 14.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is September (17.7 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January, February and May (12.8 days).
Average UV index in December
Orleans, MI
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Orleans, MI
- Average cloud cover in December: 69
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Orleans, MI
- Average visibility in December: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
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